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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course will feature the sociological approach to the study of social problems: identification, definition, and analysis of social situations viewed from multiple perspectives of what constitutes a social problem. Selected contemporary social problems of the United States will be considered. Prerequisite: SC 101 or sophomore standing.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the social factors influencing the development of personality and the process of socialization; the factors influencing the formation of attitudes; the effectiveness of various methods or patterns of persuasion; intergroup relationships; structure and processes of small groups; and factors influencing a variety of forms of social behavior are discussed. Prerequisite: SC 101 or Sophomore standing.
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3.00 Credits
This course will cover definitions of racial and ethnic groups as a social condition. There will be a survey of racial and ethnic groups and their situation in relation to the dominant society and discussion of current policies and programs affecting racial and ethnic groups. Students will also explore international comparisons. Prerequisite: SC 101 or sophomore standing.
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine micro- and macro-sociological changes in American families including the decrease of traditional two-parent families and increase of singleparent families, cohabitation, divorce, remarriage, same-sex relationships, and blended families; conflict and feminist perspectives on class, gender, race and ethnicity as they relate to marriage, families, and family values controversies; dating, mate selection, intimacy, sexuality, and interpersonal communication. Prerequisite: SC 101 or sophomore standing.
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3.00 Credits
Students are introduced to the social work profession and social welfare policy. The course includes the history, mission and philosophy of social work; issues involving diversity in ethnic background, race, class, gender and culture in our society; the nature and effects of social policy; current social policy analysis; political and organizational processes used to influence policy; and the framework of current social policy as it is related to social and economic justice. Prerequisite: SC 101 or Sophomore standing.
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3.00 Credits
This course will cover values, ethics, and practices of the social work professional; the client system in social work; assessment of client strengths and problems; implications for social work practice of highly diverse client backgrounds and at-risk populations; intervening and collaborating with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Please note that SC 211 and SC 212 may be taken in any order. Prerequisite: SC 210 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course will place emphasis on new trends and issues in social work practice, and their implications for the ethics and values of professional social workers. Issues to be explored include assessment in social work practice and intervening and collaborating with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities; special emphasis will be placed on group process, priority action and use of the Internet. Please note that SC 211 and SC 212 may be taken in any order. Prerequisite: SC 210 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Recent trends in crime. Theories and research explaining crime and criminal behavior. Societal responses to crime including law enforcement, imprisonment, capital punishment, as well as contemporary alternatives such as restorative justice and community-based programs. Prerequisite: SC 101 or Sophomore standing.
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3.00 Credits
The experiences of dying and bereavement from a social perspective; the reorganization of roles and relationships during terminal illness, near the time of death and the thereafter, with special focus on age and gender. Ceremonial aspects of dying and death; the role of the funeral industry. Medical-technology models and the institutionalization of death and dying; alternatives prevalent in different cultures or historical periods, and among American cultural minorities. Prerequisite: SC 101 or Sophomore standing.
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3.00 Credits
Causes and consequences of poverty in America from the perspective of the poor, with special focus on gender, race, and age. Review of historical influences on poverty and public policy with emphasis on changes in inequality since World War II. Implications for society as a whole of social forces and institutions associated with poverty, such as unemployment, homelessness, crime, health care, family dysfunction, and education. Evaluation of alternative social welfare policies from social and ethical perspectives. Prerequisite: SC 101 or Sophomore standing.
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